1975 Xelucha and Others best M. P. Shiel Fantasy Horror First Edition

The first edition, first impression, of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.A collection of horror and fantasy short stories by M. P. Shiel, this collection containing the stories he considers to be his best.Containing 'Xelucha', 'The Primate of the Rose', 'Dark Lot of best One Saul', 'The Globe of Gold-Fish', and many more.Written by M. P. Shiel, known for his horror and scientific romances, perhaps best known for 'The Purple Cloud'.Published by Arkham House, a noted American publisher of weird fiction, founded to publish the best fiction of H. P. Lovecraft in hardcover. The House was created by two of Lovecraft's friends, August Derleth and Donald Wandrei. Over the years Arkham have become known for the quality of their printing and binding. They also published works by Cynthia Asquith, Ray Bradbury, L. Sprague de Camp, and J. Sheridan LeFanu. Condition Report: In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Dustwrapper is near fine with a couple of very minor marks. Overall: Fine